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Lok Sabha passes momentous bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 8:21:33 PM IST

Three momentous bills to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act were passed by Lok Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

Ex-Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar elected speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 6:21:16 PM IST

Former Union minister and senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Narendra Singh Tomar was unanimously elected as the speaker of the Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly on Wednesday. ... read..

"Home Minister should explain what happened in Parliament,...": Suspended Kerala MP

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 6:21:14 PM IST

As Parliament continues to witness the suspension spree, two more members of Lok Sabha were suspended on Wednesday from the remainder of the Winter Session. ... read..

Ciminal law amendment bills in consonance with spirit of Constitution: Amit Shah in Lok Sabh

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:22:07 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the criminal law amendment bills are in consonance with the spirit of the Constitution and have been brought keeping in mind the well-being of the people of the country. ... read..

Mumbai: DRI busts attempt of drug trafficking, Ugandan woman arrested with cocaine worth over Rs 8 crore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2023 5:22:05 PM IST

The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai busted a drug trafficking attempt by a female Ugandan national. ... read..

New ciminal law bills in consonance with spirit of Constitution: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:22:03 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the new criminal law bills are in consonance with the spirit of the Constitution and have been brought keeping in mind the well-being of the people of the country. ... read..

Rajasthan: 13-year-old minor girl raped for 10 days in Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | December 20, 2023 5:22:01 PM IST

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly forced into a marriage and raped for 10 days in Ajmer, police said. ... read..

New criminal law bills in consonance with spirit of Constitution: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:21:51 PM IST

Bihar: Giriraj Singh holds CM Nitish Kumar's liquor ban policy responsible for SI murder in Begusarai

Patna (Bihar) | December 20, 2023 5:21:49 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday slammed the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and held his liquor ban responsible for Tuesday's attack on a police team by the liquor mafias that led to the death of a police inspector. ... read..

"No discussion on MPs suspension...all focus on mimicry incident": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:21:43 PM IST

Hitting out at the media for not discussing the suspension of members extensively, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the media is entirely focused on showing the mimicry incident and not highlighting the pain and agony of the suspended MPs, adding that ... read..

"No need to panic": NITI Aayog member VK Paul assures preparedness as COVID-19 variant sparks concern

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 4:22:49 PM IST

NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul on Wednesday asked fellow citizens not to panic about the new COVID-19 variant JN.1 and assured that the Centre is taking the necessary precautions to combat the new variant. ... read..

NDA MPs stand during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha to express respect for Chairman Dhankhar, slam opposition over mimicry incident

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 4:22:47 PM IST

NDA MPs in Rajya Sabha stood at their seats on Wednesday during the Question Hour to express their respect for Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and to protest against the opposition over the mimicry incident yesterday in the Parliament premises. ... read..

"Our mission now is 2026 Assembly elections": 22 BJP MLAs from Odisha leave for New Delhi

Odisha (Bhubaneshwar) | December 20, 2023 4:22:43 PM IST

All 22 MLAs of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from Odisha left for New Delhi to meet the party top brass to discuss the strategy for the 2026 Odisha Assembly elections. ... read..

Assam Congress holds meetings to churn out strategy ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2023 4:22:31 PM IST

Assam Congress is gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and a crucial series of meetings with the party MLAs and district presidents is being held in Guwahati on Wednesday. ... read..

"Mimicry, an art, no one said this was on Dhankhar ji": Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 4:22:21 PM IST

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday reacted to the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament and said, "Mimicry is an art". ... read..

Yogi Adityanth government to set up cyber crime police stations in 57 districts of UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 4:22:19 PM IST

In view of the increasing cases of cybercrime in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government has made a significant decision to establish cybercrime police stations across 57 districts of the state. The proposal was approved in the cabinet meeting held ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls Dhankhar's mimicry incident a "black stain" on Indian democratic traditions

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 4:22:12 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the mimicry of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar a "black stain" on Indian democratic traditions. Singh also strongly condemned the incident. ... read..

We are alive today because of villagers in Srivaikuntam: Stranded passengers of Tiruchendur-Chennai Egmore Chendhur Express

Chennai (West Bengal) | December 20, 2023 4:22:08 PM IST

Passengers stranded at Srivakuntam Railway station for almost three days due to heavy rains from December 18 broke down emotionally when they reached Egmore railway station in Chennai on Wednesday. ... read..

Centre hands over 324 cases to NIA in last five years: MHA to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 4:21:44 PM IST

The Central government has handed over 324 cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the last five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. ... read..

"Democracy strangled by this government": Sonia hits out at Centre over suspension of Oppn MPs

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:18 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led Centre over the bulk suspension of Opposition members from both Houses of Parliament, saying democracy has been strangled by the government. ... read..

Parliament security breach: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva gives suspension of business notice in RS

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:16 PM IST

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva on Wedneday gave a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha under the rule to 267 in connection to the security breach of Parliament that took place on December 13. ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to release dues of nearly Rs. 1.16 lakh crore

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:06 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged to release dues of nearly Rs 1.16 lakh crore from the Government of India on account of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes and pending claims for natural disasters over ... read..

Immediately restrain Sukesh Chandrashekhar from issuing any statements: Jacqueline to Delhi court

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:05 PM IST

Bollywood Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Wednesday moved Delhi's Patiala House Court and sought direction from the Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police and Superintendent of Mandoli Jail, where conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar is in judicial custody, to immed ... read..

Release of MGNREGA dues to be decided after meeting of central, WB officials: Mamata after meeting PM Modi

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:20:59 PM IST

A ten-member delegation led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged delay in the release of MGNREGA funds to the state. ... read..

RS Chairman mimicry row: Activist Vineet Jindal files complaint with Ethics Committee; seeks expulsion of Kalyan Banerjee, other MPs

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:03 PM IST

Following the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament, Advocate and Social Activist Vineet Jindal filed a complaint with Ethics Committees of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. ... read..

"Wasn't intending to hurt anyone, don't know why he's taking this on himself": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee amid mimicry row

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:20:53 PM IST

Under fire from the members in the Treasury and the BJP-led Centre over his mock impersonation of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on the Parliament complex, suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday clarified his conduct saying he was not intend ... read..

Court asks CBI to file reply on plea of Lalu and others seeking supply of documents filed with charge sheet

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 2:21:33 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday sought a reply from CBI on application moved by accused persons including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejaswi Yadav, seeking supply of documents filed along with the charge sheet. ... read..

"Nobody is being forced to go," CM Khattar on govt's decision of recruiting workers for Israel

Chandigarh (Haryana) | December 20, 2023 2:21:30 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar backed his government's decision to release an advertisement calling for recruiting 10,000 construction workers who will be sent to Israel and said, "Nobody is being forced to go," and it's up to their choice whe ... read..

Chhattisgarh: At least five naxals injured in encounter in Sukma district

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | December 20, 2023 2:21:16 PM IST

At least five naxalites were injured in an encounter between security forces and naxals in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. ... read..

Top Mumbai schools score at FPJ Mumbai Schools Survey Awards 2023

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2023 2:21:10 PM IST

Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, Smt. Sulochana Devi Singhania School and N. L. Dalmia High School, and score at Mumbai Schools Survey 2023 were among the top scorers at The Free Press Journal's Mumbai Schools Survey 2023 awards. ... read..

IAF helicopters carrying out rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu: Office of Defence Minister

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 1:21:28 PM IST

The Office of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured that the Central Government was providing all possible assistance to Tamil Nadu in the wake of incessant rains that have wreaked havoc in Southern districts of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Sanjay Bhandari case: ED adds two fresh accused in supplementary chargesheet, Court reserves order on cognizance

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 1:21:18 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday reserved the order on cognizance point on supplementary prosecution complaint (Chargesheet) recently filed in a money laundering case related to controversial Arms Dealer Sanjay Bhandari and others. ... read..

"Proposed Kharge's name as PM candidate" says Mamata Banerjee as INDIA alliance backs Congress President for top job

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 1:21:12 PM IST

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's name was proposed as the prime ministerial candidate for the INDIA bloc by Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal in the just-held meeting in the national, where all 28 partners have converged to chalk plans for the 2024 L ... read..

"There should be no laxity in our preparedness": Mandaviya at high-level meet amid rising Covid cases

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 1:21:10 PM IST

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in five states -- Kerala, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat and Karnataka, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday with top officials and chief health secretaries. ... read..

LS Speaker Om Birla meets RS Chairman, expresses concerns, anguish over mimicry incident

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 2:21:24 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Vice President and Chairman, of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday and conveyed his deep concerns and anguish about serious misdemeanour by MPs in Parliament complex demeaning and denigrating the constitutional office ... read..

"PM expressed pain over abject theatrics of some MPs": RS chairman Dhankhar amid mimicry row

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 12:21:17 PM IST

A day after expressing his anguish over being mocked at and ridiculed by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, voiced his pain over the theatrics ... read..

MCOCA Court grants bail to member of Salman Tyagi gang, says no ground to believe he is guilty of offence

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 12:21:13 PM IST

Special MCOCA Court at Tis Hazar Delhi on Tuesday granted bail to an accused alleged to be member of Salman Tyagi crime syndicate. He was chargesheeted in an FIR of Police Station Hari Nagar under MCOC Act against Salman Tyagi and his 22 other gang member ... read..

"Dismayed to see Vice President humiliated" says President Murmu over mimicry of RS Chairman

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 2:21:23 PM IST

Expressing concern over the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee outside the Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that she was "dismayed to see the manner in which the respected Vi ... read..

INDIA bloc wants power to do corruption: Assam BJP leader Numal Momin

Guwahati (Assam) | December 20, 2023 12:21:04 PM IST

Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Numal Momin equated the coalition of INDIA bloc parties to corruption, asserting that the alliance partners wanted to form a government at the Centre only to do corruption. ... read..

Bihar: Liquor smugglers mow down police inspector to death in Begusarai, injure homeguard

Begusarai (Bihar) | December 20, 2023 12:20:54 PM IST

A police inspector has been killed and a homeguard was seriously injured when a police team was allegedly attacked by liquor smugglers in Bihar's Begursarai district. ... read..

INDIA bloc MPs stage protest in front of Gandhi statue against bulk suspension

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 12:20:52 PM IST

Members of Parliament of INDIA bloc parties, including those suspended, are staging a protest in front of the Gandhi statue in the Parliament premises on Wednesday morning over the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs and the 'security breach' incident. ... read..

Cold wave continues grip in national capital, people witness thin layer of fog

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 11:21:07 AM IST

As the biting chill continues to remain in the North Indian belt, the cold extended its grip in the national capital on Wednesday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Buildings go under water in Tirunelveli as river in spate after heavy rains

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 11:21:05 AM IST

Heavy rains continued to pound the Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu, creating a flood-like situation and throwing life out of gear. ... read..

After a day of disruptions and more suspensions, Parliament to reconvene for Winter Session today

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:21:00 AM IST

After another day of disruptions and suspensions that saw the count of the members suspended for the remainder of the ongoing Winter Session to 141, both Houses will reconvene for business on Wednesday. ... read..

"Judgement is setback for Ponmudi, can go to SC": DMK Spokesperson after Madras HC sets aside acquittal of Minister Ponmudi in DA case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 10:20:58 AM IST

Reacting to the verdict of Madras High Court in connection with Tamil Nadu Education Minister K Ponmudi in the Disproportionate Assets (DA) case, DMK Spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai said that the judgement is a setback for the Education Minister. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma safe after convoy meets with accident en route to Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 10:20:52 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's convoy met with an accident on Tuesday on the Uttar Pradesh border, police officials said. ... read..

Parliament Winter Session: After a day of disruptions and more suspensions, several bills and motions lined up for consideration in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:20:50 AM IST

Delhi: General Body Meeting of Congress Parliamentary Party to be held today

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:20:44 AM IST

A day after the fourth meeting of the Opposition's INDIA bloc concluded in the national capital, the General Body Meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party is scheduled to be held here on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: DCW takes suo moto cognisance in abduction, rape and murder of 9-year-old minor

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 10:20:42 AM IST

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken suo moto cognisance in the case of abduction and alleged rape and murder of 9-year-old minor girl who went missing since December 12 from Swaroop Nagar. ... read..

Maharashtra: Man arrested for misbehaving with Korean vlogger

Maharashtra (Pune) | December 20, 2023 10:20:39 AM IST

A man has been arrested by Pimpri Chinchwad police of Pune district on tuesday for misbehaving with a Korean female vlogger, officials said. ... read..

J-K: Udhampur farmers embrace hybrid onion seeds to boost income

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 20, 2023 8:20:23 AM IST

A farmer in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur is seeding hybrid onions and earning a great profit by selling ready hybrid onion seedlings to farmers. ... read..

MoS Jitendra Singh lauds change in work culture following series of governance reforms brought under PM Modi's leadership

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 7:21:20 AM IST

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, lauded the change in work culture following a series of governance reforms brought under th ... read..

"Stop inciting against SC verdict on Article 370...": BJP Laddakh incharge Traun Chugh hits out at Mehbooba Mufti

Chandigarh | December 20, 2023 7:21:16 AM IST

BJP national general secretary in Jammu and Kashmir and party in-charge of Ladakh, Tarun Chugh on Tuesday hit out at former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, saying that she should stop inciting public sentiments against the Supreme Court's ... read..

Three-day-long World Odia Language Conference to be held in Bhubaneswar in February 2024

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 20, 2023 6:21:00 AM IST

A three-day-long World Odia Language Conference will be held in Bhubaneswar for the first time in February 2024, the decision was taken at the Heritage Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma offers prayers at Shrinathji temple in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | December 20, 2023 6:20:58 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma offered prayer at the Giriraj Parikrama Marg Shrinathji temple in Mathura on Tuesday. ... read..

Lok Sabha Secretariat issues circular barring suspended MPs from entering Parliament chamber, lobby, galleries

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 6:20:54 AM IST

After the suspension of 141 MPs--95 from Lok Sabha and 46 from Rajya Sabha--the Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a circular for the suspended MPs, barring them from entering the Parliament chamber, lobby and galleries. ... read..

Maratha reservation: CM Eknath Shinde says special session of legislature will be called in February

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2023 5:20:54 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday that a special session will be called to discuss the Maratha reservation in February 2024 and assured that no injustice will be done to any other community while giving reservation to the Maratha co ... read..

"They want to do politics in everything..." Union Minister Pralhad Joshi attacks opposition parties

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 5:20:52 AM IST

After the suspension of 141 MPs, 95 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi attacked opposition parties on Tuesday and said that they do not want the House to function and they want to do politics in everything. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge appoints 9 AICC Secretaries to coordinate "Hai Taiyaar Hum" national-level rally

New Delhi | December 20, 2023 3:21:05 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed 9 AICC Secretaries to coordinate the mobilisation and other arrangements for the "Hai Taiyaar Hum" national-level rally, to be organized in Nagpur on December 28, 2023. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor cancels "Celebration of Advent Christmas" on December 21

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 20, 2023 3:21:03 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi cancelled the "Celebration of Advent Christmas" scheduled to be held on December 21 due to heavy rains and severe floods, Raj Bhavan informed on Tuesday. ... read..

Tripura CM holds meeting with NITI Aayog delegation, detailed discussion held on various sectors

Agartala (Tripura) | December 20, 2023 3:20:59 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha held a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from NITI Aayog, led by Dr VK Saraswat, to discuss the overall development of the state. ... read..

Punjab: 'Agniveer' women's recruitment rally held in Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab) | December 20, 2023 2:21:13 AM IST

The women's recruitment rally in Jalandhar Cantt for the selection of 'Agniveer' General Duty for the Women Military Police commenced on Tuesday. ... read..

Pune police arrests 3, seizes 7 pistols, 24 live cartridges

Pune (Maharashtra) | December 20, 2023 2:21:11 AM IST

Pune police's detection branch has apprehended three individuals, including two history-sheeter criminals from the Kondhwa area and a firearms supplier from Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

'Working towards PM Modi's four pillars of Amrit Kaal': CM Pramod Sawant on 62nd Goa Liberation Day

Panaji (Goa) | December 19, 2023 11:52:35 PM IST

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant wished the statesmen on the 62nd Goa Liberation Day, and said that his government is working towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's four pillars of 'Amrit Kaal'. ... read..

"VVPAT slip should be given to voter...": Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 11:52:30 PM IST

Advocating for electoral reforms, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has put forth a novel suggestion that post casting a vote, voters should receive the VVPAT slip, which they would then deposit in the ballot box. ... read..

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj conducts surprise inspection of hospitals to assess healthcare facilities in national capital

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 11:52:28 PM IST

In a bid to assess and ensure the effectiveness of healthcare services initiated under the Delhi government, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj undertook surprise inspections at two hospitals in the national capital, said an official release on Tuesday. ... read..

Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil invites India Inc to invest in state

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 19, 2023 11:52:24 PM IST

Continuing its efforts to attract investments to the state, a high-level delegation from Karnataka led by the Minister for Large and Medium Industries, and Infrastructure Development MB Patil on Tuesday held a series of discussions with the leaders of ind ... read..

Odisha police nabs drug peddler with brown sugar worth over Rs 1 crore in Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | December 19, 2023 11:52:22 PM IST

The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha Police has arrested a drug peddler and seized a huge quantity of brown sugar valued at more than Rs 1 crore during an operation in Keonjhar district. ... read..

Assam: Strategic meeting unfolds 'Ten Cities Development Concept' in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | December 19, 2023 11:52:15 PM IST

An important strategic meeting was held to outline the implementation of the (Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan) 'Ten Cities Development Concept' as a special step towards well-planned and rapid development of urban areas at the Janata Bhawan in Guwahati. ... read..

NCW, Cyberpeace host consultation on deepfake technology, cyber safety strategies

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 11:52:08 PM IST

The National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Cyberpeace, on Tuesday conducted a consultation at the India International Centre focusing on "Navigating Deepfakes: Collaborative Strategies for Safer Cyberspace." ... read..

"Will take account of this mockery in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections": Jat Association on Kalyan Banerjee mimicking RS Chairman

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 11:52:06 PM IST

The Jat Association expressed strong criticism on Tuesday towards Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, stating that the Jat community will respond to this act of disrespect in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha ... read..

Ganderbal Police attaches property of five proclaimed offenders who exfiltrated to Pakistan

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 10:52:37 PM IST

Ganderbal Police on Tuesday attached the immovable properties of five proclaimed offenders who have been exfiltrated to Pakistan for obtaining training in illegal arms. ... read..

"Seat sharing to be discussed at state-level": Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 10:52:35 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday asserted that INDIA bloc parties will focus on seat-sharing talks at the state level, adding that if any issue arises, it will be taken up at the leadership of the alliance. ... read..

"Like German Parliament...": KS Alagiri on suspension of MPs from Parliament

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 10:52:33 PM IST

Following the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs from Parliament, Tamil Nadu Congress president KS Alagiri compared it to a German Parliament and said that during Hitler's period, something similar was done. ... read..

Telangana government issues alert to all hospitals on JN.1 Covid sub-variant

Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 19, 2023 10:52:31 PM IST

The Telangana government has issued an alert to all hospitals in the state regarding the new JN.1 sub-variant of coronavirus and has also issued an advisory in this regard. ... read..

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi for urgent high power committee meeting on drought relief

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 10:52:27 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that he has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give directions to hold a High Power Committee meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah and provide drought relief to the state immediately. ... read..

Heavy rain: Palaniswami urges TN govt to provide immediate relief to people struggling for food

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 19, 2023 10:52:13 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami urged the state government to provide immediate relief to those people struggling for food for three days due to heavy rain and floods in the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews grounding of MoUs signed at Global Investors Summit

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | December 19, 2023 10:52:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the grounding of the MoU signed at the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit with senior government officials at the Secretariat on Tuesday. ... read..

Special Court acquits AES Chhatisgarh Energy, Sanjay Aggarwal in coal scam case

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 9:51:36 PM IST

The Special Court examining Coal scam-related cases on Tuesday acquitted the accused person Sanjay Aggarwal and the co-accused company, AES Chhattisgarh Energy. ... read..

BSF rescues 37 cattle heads along international border in Meghalaya

Shillong ( Meghalaya) | December 19, 2023 9:51:31 PM IST

The Border Security Force personnel have rescued 37 cattle heads that were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh from the international border along Meghalaya. ... read..

Tenth edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to be held from January 10 to 12, 2024

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 19, 2023 9:51:27 PM IST

The tenth edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2003 to put Gujarat on the world map of trade and industry, will be held from January 10 to 12, 2024. ... read..

Yogi govt to build UP's first Advanced Pediatric Centre in PGI

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2023 9:51:21 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal for the establishment of the state's first Advanced Pediatric Center. ... read..

Kerala government says money for Navakerala Sadas can be accepted from sponsors only if they are willing

Ernakulam (Kerala) | December 19, 2023 9:51:08 PM IST

The Kerala government has come up with an explanation in the High Court on the government order directing district collectors to collect money through sponsorship for the Navakerala sadas. ... read..

"Distribution of tickets very soon...," Akhilesh Yadav after INDIA bloc meeting

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 9:51:04 PM IST

After the INDIA bloc meeting, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that all the Opposition parties of the INDIA bloc are ready to hit the ground for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding that the distribution of tickets will take place very soon. ... read..

INDIA bloc to hold nationwide protest on Dec 22: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 9:51:01 PM IST

After the conclusion of the fourth INDIA alliance meeting on Tuesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said a nationwide protest will be held on December 22 against the suspension of 141 MPs following a ruckus over the demand by the Opposition for a ... read..

Allahabad HC denies anticipatory bail to Omar Ansari in election code of conduct violation case

Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) | December 19, 2023 9:50:59 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court has denied the anticipatory bail plea filed by Omar Ansari, the son of gangster Mukhtar Ansari. ... read..

"Tried to belittle Vice President's image": Pralhad Joshi demands apology from INDIA bloc over mimicry incident of RS chairman

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:51:10 PM IST

Demanding an apology from the INDIA bloc over the mimicry incident of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that the opposition members tried to belittle the image of Vice President adding ... read..

Delhi court awards life sentence to three in honour killing case

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:51:05 PM IST

The Rohini District Court on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to three convicts in an honour killing matter of 2010. ... read..

"I hope Congress will win all 29 seats in Lok Sabha election 2024," says newly appointed MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | December 19, 2023 8:50:56 PM IST

Newly appointed Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has said that he hopes that Congress will win all the 29 seats in the Lok Sabha election scheduled to be held next year. ... read..

Consequence of "raising questions, strange behaviour": BJP MP Hema Malini defends suspension of Opposition MPs

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:54 PM IST

Amid the suspension of 141 Opposition Members of Parliament for the remainder of the winter session, BJP MP Hema Malini defended the decision, asserting that the suspension was a consequence of the Opposition's continuous questioning and "strange" behavio ... read..

Reliance Foundation organises conference on 'Shaping Perspectives on Practise and Policy for Millets in India'

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:52 PM IST

Diverse stakeholders from across India's millet landscape emphasised that challenges of food security, farm livelihoods and nutrition diversity can be resolved in a climate-resilient manner by building on the momentum generated during the International Ye ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge turns down proposal to be INDIA alliance's PM candidate

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:48 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has turned down suggestion about being the prime ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and said the issue will be decided later and their first priority is to try and get a majority ... read..

BSF recovers China-made drone in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | December 19, 2023 8:50:45 PM IST

The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a China-made quadcopter drone from near a village in Punjab's Amritsar on Tuesday. ... read..

"Mockery of democracy": Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on suspension of MPs from Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:32 PM IST

Calling the slew of suspensions from the Parliament a "mockery of democracy", Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday highlighted the issues faced by the Opposition parliamentarians who have not been suspended yet and said that even after voicing thei ... read..

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio meets PM Modi

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 8:50:30 PM IST

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Guolhoulie Rio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday. ... read..

"Suspend, throw out and bulldoze...": Mallikarjun Kharge on suspension of MPs from Parliament

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 7:51:29 PM IST

Following the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs from Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP-led central government wants to "demolish democracy" as it does not want the people of India to hear the opposition and thus has adopted the ... read..

Gurugram Hospital introduces AI-driven Penumbra Lightning for pulmonary embolism, treats 25 cases successfully

New Delhi | December 19, 2023 7:51:25 PM IST

A Gurugram-based private hospital has introduced the Penumbra Lightning 12 F Catheter, an AI-driven device transforming selective clot removal in endovascular procedures, the healthcare service provider said in a press statement. ... read..

Former sarpanch shot dead in MP's Chhatarpur, case registered against four persons

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | December 19, 2023 7:51:22 PM IST

A 41-year-old former sarpanch was shot dead during a party in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur, a police official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Himachal govt making efforts to provide self-employment opportunities to youth: CM Sukhu

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | December 19, 2023 7:51:18 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu greeted the Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, on the first day of the Winter Session of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Tapovan in Dharamshala. ... read..

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